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Rebound Issue Issue Preview
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It has been said numerous times that our industry is recession proof. But no one thought to ask if it was pandemic proof.
This edition of Sport Destination Management is dedicated to our industry and is designed to celebrate our achievements during this tough time, as well as embrace the future as we begin to see our industry rebound.
We at SDM have been waiting over a year to feel some semblance of normalcy. We want this issue to serve as a reminder of how great the sports tourism industry is, and to bring hope to everyone involved!
--Scott Swoger, Publisher
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Featured Destination
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The city of Surprise has everything planners need in a sports tournament destination, with nationally recognized facilities, year-round sunshine, plenty of fun things to do and an events team committed to success. And after hosting more than 100 events and tournaments per year, Surprise has a proven track record. Find your place in the sun here.
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Featured Articles
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Softball Facilities: Hitting it Out of the Park
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As softball prepares to make its triumphant return to the Olympics, organizers are looking forward to resuming their tournaments. The sport remains strong, with excellent participation numbers. Whether fast-pitch or slow-pitch, softball tournament organizers want the best facilities for their events. Here are some of the top venues from around the U.S.
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Diving Back In to Sports
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Destinations are diving back into the sports tourism market, leveraging a primal element: water. Fishing tournaments, wakeboarding championships, standup paddle board competitions, boat racing and other events have a degree of natural, built-in safety and health that many other sports can’t yet offer. And they are helping the market rebound.
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Perfect Landings for Gymnastics Events
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Highly competitive and entertaining, and with a unique blend of athleticism, strength and grace, gymnastics draws legions of participants and fans. The Summer Olympics can always be counted upon to draw even more interest, and to attract not only new athletes to programs, but spectators to competitions. Here are the destinations ready to host events.
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Safety and Security: More Important Now than Ever
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Determine the best venue. Select the appropriate participants. Sell the tickets. Obtain the sponsorships. Communicate with all the stakeholders. Check all those boxes. But there’s another item on the list, and it should be at the very top. It’s making a plan for safety and security. Here are some insider tips for creating a multilayered plan that works.
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